Jim DeMint

Jim DeMint (born September 2, 1951) an American politician. He was the United States Senator from South Carolina. He served as senator from 2005 to 2013. He is a member of the U.S. Republican Party. He was in the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005.^[1]

Jim DeMint
President of the Heritage Foundation
In office April 4, 2013 – May 2, 2017
Preceded by	Edwin Feulner
Succeeded by	Edwin Feulner (Acting)
United States Senator from South Carolina
In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Ernest Hollings
Succeeded by	Tim Scott
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district
In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by	Bob Inglis
Succeeded by	Bob Inglis
Personal details
Born	(1951-09-02) September 2, 1951 (age 74) Greenville, South Carolina
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Debbie Henderson
Children	James Ginger Timothy Donna
Alma mater	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Clemson University

DeMint was born on September 2, 1951 in Greenville, South Carolina. He studied at University of Tennessee, Knoxville and at Clemson University. He is married to Debbie Henderson. They have four children.